Lasting Legacy of Japanese Americans in StL

Cost: $5; doors open at 6:30pm. Note: our cover charge helps support equipment and other expenses to bring you these talks. No one who wants to attend will be turned away for lack of funds**.**

"Japanese Americans have played a far more significant role in St. Louis history than many people realize. Although they have always represented a small percentage of the region’s population, their legacy can be traced across more than a century of local history, from the 1904 World’s Fair to the aftermath of World War II and to the cultural programs, landmarks, and architecture that still exist today."

The Speaker:
"Robin A. Hattori is passionate about elevating Asian American perspectives and voices in the Midwest. As the daughter of Japanese American parents who were incarcerated during WWII, Robin has a strong sense of social justice. She has presented on this topic locally and nationally at schools, companies and organizations. She has also played a leadership role in the digitization of Japanese American oral histories from the 1990’s, the “InVISIBLE” Asian American art exhibit, the “AAPI Voices” Oral History Project, the “Asian Americans in STL: Stories of Resilience Across Generations” Storytelling Initiative, and a discussion series exploring Asian American identity."

Learn more about the talk and the speaker at https://unseenstlouis.substack.com/p/unseen-stl-history-july-2026